Together NC will host a series of town hall discussions, including one in Asheville on Monday, May 18, on pending state-budget decisions and the importance of public programs and services.
Year: 2009
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Into the Forums
Another week of red-hot discussion topics in the Mountain Xpress online forums
Variety of bills—quiet or controversial—still on their legislative feet after crossover
Controversial as well as quiet bills made it under the legislative-crossover wire last week. Samples here, as well as a rundown of WNC’s primary bill sponsorships, illustrate the variety of subjects on the General Assembly’s plate.
Sweat and catharsis: Review of Mastodon at the Orange Peel
Local artist Gabriel Shaffer writes about the mighty force of Mastodon rocking the Orange Peel Thursday night. Plus check out the Xpress photo gallery from the show.
State takes stronger stance on toxic air emissions
The N.C. Environmental Management Commission has voted to monitor toxic emissions more closely in the state by reviewing fossil-fuel facilities every five years.
Local shopper
Mandy Broderick, on College St., wears a scarf from Ten Thousand Villages (10 College St., Asheville, 254-8374) and shirt and skirt from Minx (64 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville, 225-5680). Photos by Obie Roberts
Cranky Hanke’s Screening Room: When is a movie “old?”
Just this past week someone posted a comment expressing a preference for not going too far back in time when it came to watching movies. That’s fine. It’s a personal choice—and one that most people make. What I’m curious about, though, is how people define the term “old movie.”
Get this week’s real Free Will Astrology
Due to an editorial error, this week’s Xpress carries a Free Will Astrology horoscope from a month ago. Click here to read this week’s offering from Rob Brezsny.
A look inside LEAF
The occasional thunderstorm didn’t dampen the fun at last weekend’s Lake Eden Arts Festival. Xpress captured the fun on film and video.
“Duck Tape”
Balsa Gliders at Mo Daddy’s: A veritable AHS reunion!
The infectious indie-rock band Balsa Gliders breezes into town for a show at Mo Daddy’s. Asheville native Chuck Price is the drummer for the band, and the Friday night show features a bevy of special guests with long Asheville histories.
Check out the Bele Chere lineup (so far)
Bele Chere 2009 is still two months away, but Xpress has the scoop on a couple dozen of the festival’s musical acts.
Pack square
Like disco lemonade
Local food guide now available
ASAP’s 2009 Local Food Guide is now available, featuring farms, restaurants, tailgate markets, u-pick farms and more.
This weekend on a shoestring
It’s a good weekend for budget entertainment. From the free Montford Music & Arts Festival (scroll down for more on that) to some rare and wonderful catches like Do It To Julia, there’s no lack of shows. Also, check out worthy benefits, quirky house parties, and local showcases.
Buncombe Commissioners
Proposed budget trims $5.9 million, 86 staff positions County to draft letter urging CTS cleanup The still-fragile state of the economy was reflected in the draft budget presented at the May 5 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. By the numbers: A breakdown of where Buncombe County is getting and spending money in […]
HATCH Asheville revisited
Aimed at building the creative-arts community and mentoring young professionals, last month’s HATCH Asheville festival was a success, according to organizers and attendees alike. But as with any first-year event, there’s also room for improvement, they say. HATCH without a hitch: Last month’s HATCH Asheville festival, designed to boost the region’s creative economy and bring […]
Grove Corner Market to relocate to West Asheville
The Grove Corner Market, a small but well-stocked grocery that’s been in Asheville’s Grove Arcade since 2003, plans to leave the downtown location and set up shop in the West Asheville space soon to be vacated by the Haywood Road Market, which closed recently. On the move: Grove Corner Market staffers (from left) Adam Edwards, […]
Asheville, Portland tie for Beer City USA crown
Asheville and Portland, Ore., will share honors as Beer City USA, according to beer guru Charlie Papazian. Thousands of votes were cast in the online poll, and the two cities each scored about 6,000 votes, according to Papazian, who posted the online poll at Examiner.com. In the first such online poll, more than 16,000 people […]
The Green Scene
As a teen working at my local McDonald’s, I never dreamed that the old oil from those french-fry vats would one day power diesel engines and heat homes. Nor did I imagine you would ever get a decent cup of joe at the joint. But these days, all the major fast-food chains hawk something resembling […]